Former Sheffield United striker 'tempted' by Championship return as trio 'keen' on Swansea ace
All the very latest Championship transfer rumours as the first week of the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion.
Sheffield United’s first pre-season friendly of the summer is now just over a fortnight away, meaning supporters will make the trip to The Shay for the clash with Halifax Town hoping to see a new signing or two.
The Blades, who will travel to Halifax on July 4, are keen to add experience to their ranks this summer after finishing an underwhelming 13th in the Championship table in 2025/26.
Manager Chris Wilder, prior to the end of last season, highlighted the need to add some experienced heads and players with Championship pedigree. United’s interest in the likes of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips and Jack Clarke of Ipswich Town highlights the direction they want their recruitment to head in.
Although this summer’s transfer window is less than a week old, some of United’s second tier rivals have already started adding to their squads, meaning Blades supporters will be keen to see their club start doing the same sooner rather than later. With that in mind, here are some of the latest transfer rumours concerning United’s Championship counterparts...
Adams ‘keen’ on Championship return
According to a report by Italian publication TUTTOmercatoWEB, former Blades striker Ché Adams is ‘tempted’ by the prospect of a return to England to join Wolverhampton Wanderers. It is reported the Torino striker has a ‘desire’ to return to these shores and Wolves have been credited with interest in his signature.
Adams, who is currently at the World Cup with Scotland, has been with Torino for the last two years after arriving from Southampton in July 2024. He has made 74 appearances for the Italian outfit, scoring 18 goals.
The Scotland international spent two years at Bramall Lane after being extracted from Ilkeston. He moved to Birmingham City in August 2016.
As far as Adams’ future is concerned, it is reported Wolves have ‘not yet’ submitted a formal offer for the 29-year-old. However, the Molineux outfit, it seems, could face competition from Italian side Venezia. It is claimed they have had an ‘initial proposal in the region of €4million-€5m turned away’ by Torino.
Wolves have already bolstered their attacking options this summer, re-signing striker Raúl Jiménez, and have Adam Armstrong, who is a seasoned Championship goalscorer, on their books.
Championship trio ‘keen’ on Key
Preston North End, Portsmouth and QPR are ‘keen’ on signing Swansea City right-back Josh Key, according to Football League World. Key is heading into the final year of his contract at the Swansea.com Stadium after the club triggered a one-year extension clause in his deal last August.
Signed from Exeter City in July 2023, Key has established himself as a Championship regular, racking up north of 100 appearances for the Swans. He made 30 Championship appearances last term, chipping in with two goals.
Despite being a regular for the Swans last term, Key’s contract situation means the Welsh outfit could be forced to cash-in on him this summer. The interest being expressed in him is described as ‘significant’.
The 26-year-old has made 112 appearances for the Swans, scoring five goals.